Job Summary Performs full-time duties of municipal court prosecutor, advises and assists City divisions on legal concerns as directed, responds to citizens’ requests for legal information, and performs duties as assigned by City Attorney.
Essential Job Functions - Acts as municipal court prosecutor including prosecuting cases, advises police officers on court cases, developing complaints for municipal court clerks for court cases, prepares prosecution witnesses, interacts with private citizens seeking to file charges in municipal court, reviews citizens’ complaints for merit, reviews municipal court complaints for legality and directs filing of charges, developing procedures for proper handling of municipal court cases, conducts, reviews and prepares discovery and motions and works with City divisions on ordinance violations.
- Reviews contracts under consideration by the City as directed by City Attorney.
- Works with Animal Control, Code and Building Officials and other staff and represents the City/State in administrative hearings and other civil proceedings in the City’s municipal court.
- Prepares, amends, or reviews ordinances or resolutions; as directed by City Attorney; researches legal questions; prepares legal memoranda and briefs and reviews other legal documents, including public information requests, subpoenas, discovery, letters, motions, briefs and correspondence.
- Assists citizens requesting information pertaining to City policies, procedures and ordinances.
- Performs related duties as directed.
- Responds regularly and promptly to work.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school.
Preferred:
- Previous experience as a practicing attorney preferred.
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements - Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for admission).
